About the Four Competency TestsMTH 110 LS (Section 22) – PrealgebraWinter, 2006Competency Review – Whole NumbersCompetency Exam – Whole NumbersLast day to DropProject Success Day @ JCCNo ClassCompetency Exam – IntegersTEST #1 (150 points)Competency Exam – FractionsMid-Semester Break...No ClassCompetency Exam – DecimalsTEST #3 (150 points)Last Day to WithdrawalTEST #4 (150 points)FINAL EXAM (200 points)Instructor: Wendy KalaharCore Course ObjectivesMTH 110 LSInstructor: Wendy KalaharHomework/Homework QuizzesTests/Final ExamMTH 110 LS (Section 22) – PrealgebraWinter, 2006Instructor: Wendy KalaharTextbook: Prealgebra 2nd edition by Tussy and GustafsonClass Time: T, R 6:00-8:00 p.m.E-mail: [email protected] Scale% Grade Point90-100 4.085-89 3.580-84 3.075-79 2.570-74 2.065-69 1.560-64 1.00-59 0.0Successfully completing MTH 110 will require completing BOTH of the following requirements:#1. PASSING ALL FOUR OF THE COMPETENCY EXAMS, AND#2. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE REQUIRED COURSEWORK.**A scientific calculator or better is recommended, but not required, for this class. A TI-30X IIS is a good choice and runs around $20.00.13 Homework Quizzes @ 15 points each = 195 1 Homework Quiz = 5 4 Tests @ 150 points each = 600 1 Final Exam @ 200 points = 200 1,000Competency Exams: No notes, No calculator, and Must pass all 4 or will receive a 0.0for the course…regardless of the grades received on the regular coursework.See handout with further details.Required Coursework (as stated above): 14 Homework Quizzes, 4 Tests, and 1 Final (Comprehensive) Exam.Winter, 2006 MTH 110 LS Instructor: Wendy Kalahar“eoo” = every other oddDay, DateSec-tionsTopics Page Homework ProblemsTues., 1/24 1.11.21.3Course IntroductionIntro. to Whole NumbersAdd. & Subtr. Whole NumbersMult. & Div. Whole #/Estimation718301-57 odd, 63, 65, 671-2, 6-9, 11, 23-43 eoo, 45, 47-83 eoo1-7, 11, 13, 21-37 eoo, 39, 41-89 eooThurs., 1/26****1.41.51.61.7Homework Quiz #1 (15 points)Prime Factors & ExponentsOrder of OperationsSolving Equations by Add. & Subtr.Solving Equations by Mult. & Div.Competency Review – Whole Numbers414856641-10, 13, 19, 21, 27, 35-87 eoo1-4, 7, 9, 15-79 eoo, 87, 911-5, 21-73 eoo, 75-85 odd13-49 eoo, 51-59 oddTues., 1/31****2.12.22.32.4****Homework Quiz #2 (15 points)Intro. to IntegersAdd. of IntegersSubtr. of IntegersMult. of IntegersCompetency Exam – Whole Numbers82921001081-8, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29-65 eoo, 751-2, 7, 9, 19-87 eoo, 891-3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 21-77 eoo, 83, 85, 891-4, 7-15 odd, 23-83 eoo, 89, 91Must get at least 18 out of 24 to pass; 75%.Thurs., 2/2 ****2.52.62.7Last day to DropHomework Quiz #3 (15 points)Div. of IntegersOrder of Operations & EstimationSolving Equations w/IntegersCompetency Review – Integers1141191271-6, 7-13 odd, 15-51 eoo, 61, 63, 69, 73, 759, 15-87 eoo, 97, 9913, 19, 21, 23-91 eoo, 93, 97, 105, 107, 109Tues., 2/7Project Success Day @ JCCNo ClassThurs., 2/9********Homework Quiz #4 (15 points)Competency Exam – IntegersReview for Test #1Must get at least 18 out of 24 to pass; 75%.Tues., 2/14****3.13.2TEST #1 (150 points)Variables & Algebraic ExpressionsEvaluating Alg. Expr. & Formulas1491609-67 odd7, 9, 11, 15, 17-77 eooThis schedule is subject to change. Daily progress will dictate the accuracy of this schedule.The only way to ensure that you are aware of changes is to attend class regularly.Thurs., 2/16****3.33.43.53.6Homework Quiz #5 (5 points)Simplifying Alg. Expr./Distr. Prop.Combining Like TermsSimplifying Expr. To Solve EquationsProblem Solving16817618218817-77 eoo, 83, 852-3, 9, 11, 17, 27, 35-87 eoo, 974, 6, 19-75 eoo, 83, 85-87, 903, 9, 17-33 eoo, 35Tues., 2/21****4.14.26.34.3Homework Quiz #6 (15 points)Fundamental Property of FractionsMult. FractionsMult. Rules for ExponentsDiv. Fractions2112213862291,3,5,9,11,15,21-45 eoo, 57, 61, 65, 87, 91, 931, 3, 5, 17-73 eoo, 75-89 odd7, 15, 17, 19, 23-95 eoo1, 5, 13-41 eoo, 61, 65Thurs., 2/23****4.54.4-54.4Homework Quiz #7 (15 points)Mult. & Div. Mixed NumbersLCM & GCFAdd. & Subtr. Fractions2492442381, 7-13 odd, 17-65 eoo, 67-81 odd1-31 eoo1, 13, 15, 19-27 odd, 31-83 eoo, 85-93 oddTues., 2/28****4.64.74.8Homework Quiz #8 (15 points)Order of Operations/Complex FractionsSolving Equations w/FractionsCompetency Review – Fractions25726527513-65 eoo, 67-79 odd13-29 eoo, 35-41 odd, 45-57 eoo15-71 eoo, 73-83 oddThurs., 3/2********Homework Quiz #9 (15 points)Competency Exam – FractionsReview for Test #2Must get at least 18 out of 24 to pass; 75%.T TH3/7 3/9Mid-Semester Break...No ClassTues., 3/14**** TEST #2 (150 points)Thurs., 3/165.15.25.35.4Intro. to DecimalsAdd. & Subtr. w/DecimalsMult. w/DecimalsDiv. w/Decimals/Estimation2973043133211-55 odd, 61, 635, 7-51 eoo, 53, 55, 57, 63, 677-47 eoo, 49-65 eoo, 77, 7911, 13, 15, 21-73 eoo, 75, 81Tues., 3/21****5.55.65.7Homework Quiz #10 (15 points)Fractions & DecimalsSolving Equations w/DecimalsSquare Roots3323393455-11 odd, 13-81 eoo, 895-11 odd, 15-75 eoo7-29 odd, 35-75 eooThurs., 3/23****7.17.27.37.4Homework Quiz #11 (15 points)Percents, Decimals & FractionsSolving Percent ProblemsApplications of Percent/EstimationInterest4234334434547-75 eoo, 77, 81, 831-55 odd5-39 odd1-33 oddTues., 3/28****8.18.2Homework Quiz #12 (15 points)RatioProportions4734837-37 odd, 39-91 eoo13, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 41, 43, 47-67 eoo8.38.4Units of Measurement, AmericanUnits of Measurement, MetricCompetency Review – Decimals4935037-69 odd, 75, 83, 85, 871-87 oddThurs., 3/30********Homework Quiz #13 (15 points)Competency Exam – DecimalsReview for Test #3Must get at least 18 out of 24 to pass; 75%.Tues., 4/4****TEST #3 (150 points)Thurs., 4/69.19.29.3Basic DefinitionsParallel & Perpendicular LinesPolygons5315395461-81 odd3-21 odd1-59 oddTues., 4/11****9.49.59.69.7Homework Quiz #14 (15 points)Properties of TrianglesPerimeters & Areas of PolygonsCirclesSurface Area & Volume5545665745851-7 odd, 19-47 odd, 51, 53, 551-7 odd, 15-45 odd, 49, 55-61 odd15, 21, 23, 25, 29-45 odd, 49, 511, 3, 5, 11-17 odd, 23-49 odd, 53Thurs., 4/13****6.46.56.6Homework Quiz #15 (15 points)Intro. to PolynomialsAdd. & Subtr. PolynomialsMult. PolynomialsReview for Test #43923974021-29 odd, 41-47 odd15-31 eoo, 41-61 eoo3, 11-47 eooSun., 4/16Last Day to WithdrawalTues., 4/18********Homework Quiz #16 (15 points)TEST #4 (150 points)Thurs., 4/20Review for Final ExamTues., 4/25****FINAL EXAM (200 points)MTH 110 LSInstructor: Wendy KalaharCore Course Objectives